Answers on to questions are at the bottom of the page.

1 What encouraged Pharaoh to go after the Israelites?

2 Relate Isaiah 2:11 to Pharaoh and to us.

3 Describe the emotional roller coaster of the Hebrews. Relate.

4 Was the battle lopsided? Psalm 68:17 What about ours?

5 Who was fighting the battle? Who fights your battles?

6 What were the people asked to do?

7 How many warnings did Pharaoh have?

8 Why did God raise up Pharaoh?

9 Why did God rescue the Israelites?

10 How does this bring us to Jesus? Matthew 10:17; Deuteronomy 18:15

Answers:

1 The cloud led the Israelites in circle and then into a boxed canyon up against the sea. Apparently Pharaoh had spies reporting on their journey. He  thought they were lost and confused. God was setting a trap for Pharaoh and his army.

2 Isaiah 2:11 (ESV) ¹¹ The haughty looks of man shall be brought low, and the lofty pride of men shall be humbled, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. Pharaoh’s main problem was his ego. He was playing god. He had lost face when the God of slaves defeated him and he was bound and determined to win. Fighting God is a losing proposition. In the end, God was exalted, as he did something unimaginable to prove with finality that He alone is God. The lesson for us is to always give God the credit, to join Him in His work in the world, and never resist His will in our lives.

3 They rejoiced when Moses first showed them the signs. Blamed him when labor increased. Were in awe of the plagues, ecstatic when they went out boldly from Egypt, and then frightened when they saw Egypt’s army bearing down on them. Finally they burst into jubilant song when they saw God destroy Pharaoh and his army.

4 Psalm 68:17 (ESV) ¹⁷ The chariots of God are twice ten thousand, thousands upon thousands; the Lord is among them; Sinai is now in the sanctuary. God outnumbers and out-guns any foe. If you’re on the Lord’s side, you have an overwhelming advantage. If you aren’t, it’s time to change sides!

5 The Lord fought for Israel. When you are on the side of righteousness, the LORD fights for you. Be sure you don’t get in His way by getting ahead of Him. What peace we should have knowing the LORD fights our battles.

6 ¹³ And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD…

7 Every plague was a warning. The pillar that was darkness toward his army was a warning. Moses warned him a number of times. The path through the ocean was a final warning that he was on the wrong side. Those who resist the Lord have plenty of notice of their impending fate!

8 God raised up Pharaoh to give us a picture of the stubborn heart of man and the greatness of Almighty God.

9 God rescued Israel because he despised Pharaoh’s heart that would stubbornly reject God.  God was keeping His promises to Abraham. He chose to love Israel in spite of all their faults. God was revealing His name, His character, to the world and His glory to us. He wants us to know He resists the oppressor and champions the weak and suffering.

10 Mark 4:39 (ESV) ³⁹ And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Jesus was the one that Moses predicted would one day come. Moses said it would be a man like him. Has anyone else ever commanded the wind and the waves? Moses went on to say in Deuteronomy 18:15, “to Him you must listen!” Are you listening to Jesus? He speaks through the Gospels, the record recorded by those He chose to pass on His words.

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